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OPJ 153R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,380 mi
Last recorded15,380 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 153R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 15,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 15,101 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 15,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,895 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 13,828 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 12,869 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 12,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 6,510 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 6,504 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,561 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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OPJ 153R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPJ 153R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPJ 153R registered?

OPJ 153R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 October 1976.

Is OPJ 153R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPJ 153R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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